It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Xavier College Prep Gators had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Vikings as they made off with a 60-39 win. Xavier College Prep has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Xavier College Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maureen Ulrich, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Miller, who scored 15 points.
Sunnyslope's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teagan McIlroy, who scored nine points along with three steals. McIlroy hasn't dropped below two steals for 20 straight games. Maggie Luba was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Sunnyslope struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Xavier College Prep's win was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-4. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 39.4 points. As for Sunnyslope, their loss dropped their record down to 20-10.
Xavier College Prep will square off against Pinnacle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinnacle will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Xavier College Prep surely won't give up without a fight. Sunnyslope does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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